Storeman FTC X 1 (Port Edward) at Sun International

Main Purpose of the Job

• The storeman will be responsible to monitor and record the transfer of food and beverage stock from the stores to the respective outlets to ensure sufficient stock levels in line with operational requirements, and according to Company standards and regulations.

Education, experience, and competencies required.

• Grade 12 with maths numeracy
• Minimum of 1 year experience in F&B stores / inventory control
• Experience working with IFS is an advantage.
• Checking skills
• Attention to detail
• Working with information (agreements, laws, regulations, statistics)
• Reviewing / evaluating information and data
• Clerical Administration skills
• Problem Solving
• F&B Product knowledge
• Stock control procedures
• SHE legislative requirements
• English Written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Micros
• Knowledge of IFS is an advantage

Know how:

• Knowledge required involves the practical application of work procedures and processes.
• Planning is generally on a short-term basis (weekly) and within regular activity cycles.
• Communicates, co-ordinates and interacts with others in the value chain to ensure the department achieves its SLA with the units.
• Manages one's time and resources to ensure that objectives are achieved effectively and on time.

 Problem Solving

• Interprets requirements in terms of services available and the applicable constraints.
• Takes initiative in making decisions which are made within well-defined, somewhat diversified procedures and limits of authority.
• Considers all the facts, options, and possible outcomes prior to making decisions.

 Accountability

• Takes ownership of requests and requirements.
• Always follows laid-down policies and procedures, operating in line with rules, regulations, system parameters, SLAs and internal controls.
• Interprets requirements in terms of services available and facilitates operational processes to achieve result.
• Refers problems falling outside parameters to the Supervisor for resolution.

Work Condition & Special Requirements

• Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements.

Requirements

Key Performance Areas

Stock Transfers

• Receive orders at the stores and check deliveries in line with invoice and quality standards.
• Document any variances with respect to returns, price deviations, over/under deliveries and communicate these to the stock controller.
• Print or get picking list from the stock controller and issue the goods as per SOP.
• Measure and record freezer and fridge temperatures as per the required intervals and report any deviations from the standard.
• Control stock movements and rotation (issues in/out) - once the inventory movements have been authorized by the stock controller or warehouse manager stock must be packed like with like per standards making sure the old goods are in front to be picked first to uphold first in first out FIFO. When issuing old goods must be issued first.
• Check stock before taking stock out of the warehouse.
• Seal all trolleys leaving the warehouse and record the seal number on both copies of the issue request.
• Ensure all stock is stored in line with safety standards and that storage areas and equipment are cleaned and maintained.
• Submit all documents raised to the stock controller for review and capturing on IFS.
• Check slips from hospitality outlets (rooms and F&B) and ensure these are correctly captured into Micros and balances to IFS at month-end.
• Respond and resolve queries from outlets and Shared Services Centre in relation to F&B stock, escalating any issues as required.
• Investigate and resolve and variances immediately.

Stock Control

• Participate in stock takes monthly, and recounts when necessary.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve any discrepancies.
• Prepare shortages/overages list and send to Shared Service Centre
• Maintain stock levels in line with operational requirements and orders.
• Stock control records are maintained and filed.
• Obsolete stock for disposal is reported.